The 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 stands as the final word evolution of the naturally aspirated Porsche 911 designed for aggressive functions. It integrates insights gleaned from its predecessors within the 911 lineage and incorporates options paying homage to the dominant Porsche 917.
In its road configuration, the three.0-liter six was a touch detuned iteration of the 1973 RSR powerplant, now that includes an aluminum crankcase as an alternative of magnesium. Producing 230 horsepower at 6200 rpm, it marked the primary 911 with a 9.8:1 compression ratio, necessitating the usage of premium gas. Energy was transmitted to the rear wheels via a handbook five-speed transaxle geared up with a restricted slip differential.
Regardless of a wider operating gear and a much less aerodynamic physique, the RS 3.0’s prime pace marginally surpassed that of the RS 2.7. The extra horsepower from the three.0-liter engine rendered the 1974 RS remarkably swift, attaining 0 to 62 mph in simply 5.2 seconds.
Porsche produced solely fifty-five models of the 911 Carrera RS 3.0. The bulk served their unique house owners successfully in Group 3 competitions, with solely a handful discovering their solution to lovers who skilled them as among the most thrilling and dynamic street vehicles ever manufactured.
Pictures by Darin Schnabel courtesy of RM Sotheby’s
